The meniscus can be torn with the shearing forces of rotation that are applied to the knee during sharp, rapid motions. This is especially common in sports requiring reaction body movements. There is a higher incidence with aging and degeneration of the underlying cartilage. More than one tear ...
Swollen Knee Symptoms Theknee jointis surrounded by a capsule. The capsule forms the "joint space" where a small amount of lubricating fluid (calledsynovialfluid) keeps the knee moving easily. Certain conditions can cause this fluid to accumulate. When this happens, the knee can swell, leading ...
Treatment for chronic knee pain will depend on the underlying cause. For example, if your knee is swollen and inflamed due to OA, RA, or gout, treatments to bring down inflammation and halt disease processes can help manage your knee pain. In addition to treating an underlying problem, knee...
I had woken up in the middle of the night to a knee swollen to the size of a basketball and more pain that I had ever experienced. Imagine red-hot nails being driven deep into your muscle and marrow. Add some electrodes shooting voltage so strong you get paralyzed with every heartbeat ...
My dad's knees became swollen all of the sudden. He went to the doctor and was told that it's synovitis. He's been told to rest at home, elevate his leg and put ice on it. He's been doing this for the past three days and there is no improvement. ...